In Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs semifinals, the Mavericks host the Thunder. This match is destined to be a tight battle, with both teams showing strong fighting spirit and excellent strength. After four quarters of fierce confrontation, the Mavericks finally narrowly defeated the Thunder with a score of 105-101, and the series became a 2-1 lead.
At the beginning of the game, the two sides launched a fierce battle, and the score was always tight. The Mavericks took the lead thanks to Irving's brilliant play, but the Thunder closed the score with back-to-back three-pointers. At halftime, the Thunder took a narrow lead.
Entering the second half, the Thunder continued their hand, once extending the margin to double digits. However, the Mavericks did not give up, and they gradually recovered the score with the excellent performance of the Eastern European combination and the steady output of PJ Washington. In the final quarter, Irving hit consecutive key shots to help the Mavericks hold the lead, and finally narrowly defeated the opponent by 4 points.
In this match, the Eastern European duo of Irving and Doncic performed particularly well. Irving finished with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists on 10-of-17 shooting from the field, and his play in key moments became the key to the Mavericks' victory. Although Doncic's offensive efficiency is average, he contributed 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in the whole game, and his defense and fighting spirit have also won the respect of fans.
PJ Washington continued to play well in this game, finishing with 27 points and six rebounds on 11-of-23 shooting. Washington has become the Mavericks' Big Three, and his defense and three-point ability provide significant support for the team.
For the Thunder, Alexander had 31 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks, but his performance in the final quarter was not ideal. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren also had good performances, but their turnovers and shot choices at key moments affected the team's performance.
This game fully demonstrated the strength and fighting spirit of the Mavericks and Thunder. The Mavericks relied on the key play of the Eastern European duo and the steady output of PJ Washington to successfully turn the game around. And although the Thunder are young and energetic, their turnovers and shooting options in key moments need to be improved.
Judging by the current situation, the Mavericks have taken the initiative in the series. Their Eastern European duo has been very consistent in key moments, and PJ Washington has also become an important scoring point for the team. If the Mavericks can continue to do so, they could advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder, on the other hand, need to be more mature and consistent in the game to have a chance to turn defeat into victory.
In short, the victory in this game is very crucial for the Mavericks. With their excellent team play and play in key moments, they managed to turn the game around. The Thunder, on the other hand, need to learn from this game and prepare for the next games.
In this game, the Mavericks' opponents are clearly very jealous of Doncic. They believe that Doncic is the core player of the Mavericks, and if they can limit his play, it will greatly increase the difficulty of the Mavericks to win. Therefore, the defensive intensity against Doncic is also very high, and many fans have said: "The opponent wants to scrap Doncic!" But the Lone Ranger won't let them get their way! As the fans said, the Mavericks were not discouraged by this, and they successfully overcame this difficulty through team efforts and cooperation.